Global Scans · Energy Tech · Weekly Summary

• [New] Sodium-ion batteries, advanced by startups like Alsym Energy, showed promise for industrial backup power and data center reliability as of early 2026, leveraging abundant materials for cost-effective, low-fire-risk storage that supports daily charge-discharge cycles. Grokipedia
• [New] The Fortis Series, a flagship product line, will deliver high-power, compact battery energy storage systems designed specifically for data centers and uninterruptible power supply (UPS) needs, reducing fire risks in facilities with concentrated power demands. Grokipedia
• [New] EticaAG, a Pennsylvania-based startup, plans to introduce its non-flammable lithium battery systems in 2026, marking a significant advancement in safe energy storage solutions tailored for high-risk environments. Grokipedia
• [New] Companies like CATL announced commercial-scale deployment of sodium-ion batteries in electric vehicles and energy storage systems, highlighting their affordability due to abundant raw materials and projected costs nearing lithium-ion parity by mid-decade. Grokipedia
• [New] In 2026, the battery industry anticipated a milestone with the first large-scale integration of silicon-based batteries into electric vehicles (EVs), marking a significant breakthrough in addressing longstanding limitations in energy storage. Grokipedia
• [New] Ultium Cells will deliver the ESS LFP battery cells to LG Energy Solution Vertech, the U.S. energy storage division of LG Energy Solution which offers vertically integrated ESS including proprietary software, lifecycle services, and advanced warranties. Ultium Cells LLC
• [New] Today, Ultium Cells LLC, a joint venture between General Motors and LG Energy Solution, announced that it will begin producing lithium-iron phosphate batteries for Energy Storage Systems (ESS) enabled by a $70M investment in process retooling to be completed by Q2 2026. Ultium Cells LLC
• [New] As governments, businesses, and communities continue seeking cleaner and more resilient energy systems, microgrids are expected to play a transformative role in shaping the future of global electricity generation and distribution. Trader
• [New] In North America, the United States is projected to reach USD 262.8 million by 2036, growing at 6.9% CAGR as EV manufacturing and utility-scale energy storage deployments expand. 24-7 Press Release Newswire
• [New] Continued investments in renewable energy, battery storage, and smart grid technologies will help communities build more resilient and sustainable energy systems while supporting America's clean energy transition. Sol Setu
• [New] The African Development Bank has approved USD 66 million (EUR57.6m) in financing for the first phase of the Dandara project in southern Egypt, which will include 500 MW of solar and a 100-MWh battery energy storage system. Renewables Now
• [New] Staying in Europe, 22 member states committed to increasing annual energy storage deployment from 12 GW in 2025 to 45 GW across 2026 to 2028. We Mean Business Coalition
• [New] BloombergNEF forecasts growth in energy storage battery demand 27% higher than estimates made just one year earlier, attracting interest from numerous automotive manufacturers. E-TECH EUROPE 2026
• [New] A new long-duration energy storage system to be constructed in Arizona by Energy Dome and Salt River Project will be able to provide 19 MW for 10 hours, or enough electricity to power about 4,200 homes for 10 hours. National Conference of State Legislatures
• Growth in Li-ion battery sales in the coming decade will continue at a compound annual rate of about 30%, driven by EVs and energy storage systems to 4,000-4,500 gigawatt-hours by 2030. Global Market Insights Inc.
• Strong national policy - including provincial mandates requiring storage co-location with new renewable capacity and the Special Action Plan for Development of New Energy Storage (2025-2027) - has driven cumulative installations to approximately 145 GW of battery storage by end-2025. / China Green Fuel Journal
• Findings from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory emphasize that balancing highly renewable power sectors will require scaling grid-scale and distributed diurnal energy storage capacity up to 200 gigawatts by mid-century. Market Data Forecast
• A study on the German power grid predicted an up to 6% reduction in distribution grid investment costs to 2040 with grid-friendly V2G compared to uncontrolled and cost-optimised smart charging. IEA
• SaaS cloud APIs are expected to account for more than 41% share in 2026, driven by their ability to accelerate software development and power digital services through a flexible, as-a-service delivery model. Persistence Market Research
• Analysts expect energy storage deployments of 13.8 GWh for the quarter - a 36% increase from Q1's 8.8 GWh - as Tesla's Megafactory Shanghai approaches capacity. Tech Times
• Wood Mackenzie's latest report aligns with its previous US Energy Storage Monitor for Q1 2026, which forecast that the US energy storage industry will install around half a terawatt-hour of new capacity over the next five years. Energy-Storage.News

Last updated: 26 July 2026